I used the Karen Pickering SWIM at Home service to find a teacher for my sons. It was quick and easy and I could relax in the knowledge that the teacher had all the right qualifications, police checks and experience. I will definitely use them again. Sally Gunnell OBE "My eldest was terrified of the water when she started, within a year she is at Level 5 and can swim 50 metres - fantastic, and my youngest has always been confident but lacked discipline and control; she is now no longer a hazard to herself or anyone else" Sophie, Brighton I would like to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed the lessons considering I was a complete novice, I wouldn't even put my head under water. The teacher is great, very patient and very understanding. I feel I have come on leaps and bounds in such a short time which is down to the swim team, watch out 2012 Olympics here I come!!!! David, Brighton I've really enjoyed doing the course and have learnt loads. I've achieved my aim of starting to do 'proper' front crawl so am really pleased. My breaststroke and back stroke feel much better as my technique has improved. Only thing I haven't quite got the hang of is tumble turns - but I'm working on it! Catherine, Rushden I am loving it and I think teacher is great. So enthusiastic and obviously loves what he does. I'm sorry it is only for 10 weeks. Would love it if there was another course in the autumn although I wouldn't want to repeat what we have already done but continue on. I like being told how many lengths to do, how to do it etc. Helps with the lack of motivation I am suffering from right now. I love swimming but have trouble "finding the time". This gets me there at least once a week! Sandy, Reading My technique and speed have improved dramatically and she is very patient with me. My aims of taking the course - to improve my technique and speed - have been met completely. I am now a much more confident swimmer. I feel the 3/4 hour for the lesson is plenty for me at the moment. I do get quite worn out, but in a good way! I feel my health is benefiting greatly! So all in all 10/10! Carol, Rushden Although I was a reasonable swimmer before I embarked upon the course there has been a distinct improvement in my technique and it has been good to swim with like minded individuals. Brian, Reading I was worried about the level of difficulty to begin with, but there is a mixture of abilities and I feel comfortable with that now.  The teacher is also really good at differentiating and knowing individual's limits. I have improved immensely in the time and now feel able to do front crawl confidently.  My personal swimming sessions have changed and I always feel like I'm improving.  In particular the way in which I do the stroke and the breathing. Rachel, Reading The course is fantastic.  I have one week left and can now swim crawl properly and feel like I could swim forever.  Previously, I could only swim a length of crawl and would be out of breath. Matt, Rushden